Bill H.3169
188th (2013 - 2014)

An Act requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving

Bill Title: An Act requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving

By Mr. Wagner of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3169) of Joseph F. Wagner and Denise Andrews relative to requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving. Transportation.

SECTION 1. Section 13 of chapter 90, as appearing the 2010 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the word ‘mobile telephone’ in line 6, and inserting in place thereof the following: - ‘hands-free mobile telephone’
SECTION 2. Section 13B of chapter 90, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting the following subsection:-
(a ½ ) No operator of a motor vehicle shall use a mobile telephone or mobile electronic device, unless said telephone or device is being used as a hands-free mobile telephone.

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